Rock The Ink Tattoo show and convention

Rock The Ink was a fucking blast!! We hung out with our friend Bob Tyrrell and the afterparty at Red Room was a blast. They better hire us next year to do the stuntshow!! We also got to catch up with old friends and make some cool new ones. Thanks to everyone! See you next year for sure!

Tattoo Dan is now taking appointments via www.tattoodan.com for this weekend. Other Adrenaline Crew members include Kenny, Turtle and Mike Jones. The concert/tattoo convention is 3 days long and expect lots of special guests. We are staying at a Hotel right next to the convention center so you can rest assure we will be partying afterward. We also heard they are filming for one of the “ink” shows as well. Tattoo Dan will be slinging ink at Bob Tyrrell’s booth. Adrenaline Crew merchandise and DVD’s will be sold there with free autographs and posters.

Designed for fans of cutting edge music, the hard-core inked, the newly inked and the simply curious, Rock The Ink brings together 50 bands and over 100 of the world’s top tattoo artists for a three-day immersion in the Rock The Ink way of life. Come watch the bands, get tattooed and drink with the best!

Providence, RI (September 25, 2008)-Rock The Ink, the highly anticipated three day music and tattoo lifestyle expo, rolls into Providence Rhode Island on October 24th, 25th and 26th, appearing for three days and nights at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center and Rhode Island Convention Center.
Rock The Ink is the cultural fusion of music, on-site tattooing, fine art performances, celebrity appearances, local band competitions, daily tattoo contests, motorcycle exhibitions and fashion. Designed for fans of cutting edge music, the hard-core inked, the newly inked and the simply curious, Rock The Ink brings together 50 bands and over 100 of the world’s top tattoo artists for a three-day immersion in the Rock The Ink way of life.
Killswitch Engage, a local New England band whose success has taken them to forefront of modern music, kicks off Rock The Ink on Friday night. Also appearing Friday night are Drowning Pool, Saliva and All That Remains. Leading the headline talent and spearheading the Rock The Ink experience is New England’s own Godsmack. In their only 2008 Northeast appearance, Godsmack and front man Sully Erna will appear on Saturday night, along with Sevendust and Taproot. Bret Michaels, star of VH1’s ?Rock of Love?, and his band will headline Sunday night. Sunday night’s line-up also features NE favorites State Radio and Rehab, whose song “Bartender” is poised to top the national charts. Rounding out Sunday’s talent is rising star Gary Hoey and area favorite Badfish: Tribute to Sublime.
Ami James, premier tattoo artist and star of Miami Ink, will appear all three days at Rock The Ink. Ami James will introduce bands, meet his fans, sign autographs and unveil his Rock The Ink merchandise and jewelry designs, including t-shirts, hoodies, dog tags, pendants and belt buckles. Ami will no doubt find some fresh skin to tattoo. Attendees will get to see Ami tattoo the lucky winner of a Rock The Ink promotional contest.

In its commitment to artistic expression, Rock The Ink is proud to announce that renowned visionary artist Alex Grey will appear all three days at Rock The Ink. Alex Grey will take fans on a visual journey as he creates his extraordinary artwork live on stage. His artwork has appeared on the album covers of Tool, Beastie Boys and Nirvana. Alex Grey?s paintings and signed posters will be offered as prizes in Rock The Ink promotional contests.

Over 100 of the world?s top tattoo artists and body piercers will set up shop on the floor of the RICC, including featured artists Tony Olivas, Bob Tyrrell, Nikko Hurtado, Jess Yen, Cory Kruger, James Kern, Jon Clue, Pooch, Jon Jon, Alec Bezzina and Yoji from Miami Ink. H2Ocean, the leader in all natural after care products and sponsor of Rock The Ink tattoo artists, will host daily tattoo contests open to all patrons. This is an amazing opportunity to get a tattoo or watch it all happen before your eyes, as talented artists, with their tattoo machines buzzing, make their mark on rock stars and patrons alike. Rock The Ink will honor tattoo legend Lyle Tuttle, the forefather of modern tattooing, with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Rock The Ink lifestyle expo is the place to check it out and get checked out, where daily events include celebrity signings, interactive competitions with reality TV stars and professional athletes, Miss Tattoo USA Contest, daily tattoo contests, fashion shows and the filming of new reality TV show.

Local and unsigned bands will be given a shot at stardom as Locobazooka, 17-year fixture in the Northeast, hosts its battle of the bands competition at Rock The Ink. Live music begins just after the doors open, and celebrity judges cast their votes as bands vie for the opening slot on the Rock The Ink main stage.

Rock The Ink. A Way of Life. Brought to you by Yamaha Star Motorcycles.